Not every student attending the High School Marine Science Symposium at the Curry Student Center on Northeastern’s Boston campus Thursday will become a scientist.
But each of them has the opportunity to advocate for healthy oceans and sustainable environments, whether they become researchers, teachers, artists, policymakers or simply informed voters, Sierra Munoz, outreach program coordinator for Northeastern’s Marine Science Center, told the 170 Boston-area students.
Reclaiming coral reefs, oceans and biodiversity is important for the future, Munoz said. “And that future includes all of you.”
The annual symposium, held by Northeastern jointly with the Massachusetts Marine Educators group, was the first to meet in person since March of 2020.
“We hope that you’ll learn something new about our coastlines and oceans, that you’ll meet some…
